Turkey advances on Tayfun missile after successful test and prepares new variant

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Turkey advances Tayfun missile after successful test and prepares new variant
Turkey advances Tayfun missile after successful test and prepares new variant (X @StrategicPrism1)

Turkey successfully conducted a new test of the ballistic missile Tayfun, locally developed by Roketsan, reinforcing the country’s efforts to expand its deterrence capability with domestically produced systems.

The weapon, already in serial production and being delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces, is described by officials as the longest-range domestic ballistic missile ever developed by the country.

According to Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Defense Industries Secretariat, the test represents more than a technical milestone, symbolizing the strategic self-sufficiency sought by Ankara. He highlighted that the Tayfun program is part of a military strengthening strategy based on domestic, multi-layered solutions, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.

Roketsan CEO Murat İkinci stated that precision is one of Tayfun’s key differentiators, capable of hitting targets kilometers away with less than a meter of error. He also confirmed that further tests are planned, including a launch of the Block 4 variant, indicating ongoing missile development amid the expansion of Turkey’s defense industry.

Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @StrategicPrism1 | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team

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